james gonzalez Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 anyone out there know where one might find a reasonably priced copy of The Blacksmiths Cookbook? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nett Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 A revision and expansion sequel to The Blacksmith Cook Book by George Dixon might be an acceptable substitute unless you insist on obtaining a copy of the real McCoy. Blacksmith Craft The Legacy of Francis Whitaker, A - Vol. 1 Author: Dixon 8 X 10 Hard Cover 800 photos and drawings 157 Pages $US52.00 A BRAND NEW Book--It is a revision and expansion sequel to "The Blacksmith Cook Book" by Francis Whitaker. Francis realized he had not addressed the beginning smith in his first book and that their was sooo many more things he wished he had put in the first book. He starts with discussion on lighting a coal fire and expands from there and contains a helpful index, as well. The Blacksmith Craft is a "must have" for blacksmiths of all levels of expertise! A large percentage of the proceeds of this book go to the Francis Whitaker Foundation: helping blacksmiths all over the country.In 1987 Francis Whitaker wrote his first book, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Dean Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 I know for a fact that SWABA has 2 copies, one is signed by Mr. Whitaker, the other is in their library for checking out. I have VOL.I of George Dixon's 'The Blacksmith Craft, A Legacy of Francis Whitaker' and I have read 'The Cookbook'. The newer book has some good pictures/drawings and IMO as good as 'The Cookbook'. I priced "The Cookbook" on amazon 2-3yrs ago and they were running around $250-275, but unavailable! VOL.II is due out but I haven't been able to find it yet...still looking tho! Good luck with your search! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Thomas; strange that you mention it; I was handed SWABA's signed copy Saturday as part of stuff the President gets to deal with. We plan to make a display board of the Francis Whitaker tongs and need to discuss how to handle the book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerkid Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Yeah I was looking for a copy myself until I seen the prices. My mentor Wayn Coe , Has 2 copies, one he bought, and Francis`s copy he had made notes in . Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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